Ride Through India

Winter is probably the best time to travel in state of Odisha. There is so much that   anybody can enjoy during the winter tour in the state   and indeed few things get better in this pleasant season. So I Plan a Family trip with my mother, grandson, wife, daughter-in-law and son  to   Mangalajodi, the unknown best pace in India for bird watching.  Mangalajodi is an northern edge of Chilika lake very small   village  near Tangi  in Khordha district of Odisha.    75 Km away from Bhubaneswar and 70 km from Puri lies on National Highway 16 connecting Kolkata to Chennai. We traveled by our car from Puri, it is quite a beautiful drive through small villages, pond, rivers and the most  beautiful landscapes , as far as an eye can see. After  about  two hours drive we arrived at Mangalajodi.   The landscape of Mangalajodi is swampy and flat and there is a pleasant silence.  The...

This is one of the most stunning places that I’ve ever visited. One day  I  got some information through face book shared by Mr Taranisen Pattnaik, a great photographer and    the person  who is most  inspiring  for my life about   the r uined temple Gangesvari ,It is located at village Bayalishibati, Dist. Puri, Odisha. On his post he stated that the condition of the temple needs immediate attention which are lying in neglect, need urgent restoration and maintenance. By seeing the  pictures of this temple ,  I and my wife, we   are very   excited to see  the place. It is a distance of only 35 kms from my place, Puri-  Balighai- Gop- Bayalishibati.   On Sunday morning   8 am we started our journey on a 100 cc small bike.   A cloudy and breezy day offered us a wonderful ride. En-route   we pass through   many small town,   villages, temples, lush  green pa...

We have been traveling  various parts of India  consistently over the past 20 years .   When we  traveled,  we have seen quite a lot of local  markets  in different parts of this country which were less famous as Street Market. The local markets of the town can be spotted at various places while exploring the city.  It provides a variety of colorful shots. For me it is a great opportunity to take some photograph of street markets during my trip. Brass Metal God and Goddess Statue, Specialized Items of   Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh .  it always attract tourist more than locals, rich and poor, men and women, nationals and foreigners and the young and the old, everyone enjoys it. Mcleod Ganj ,  Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh . Local markets in India are one of most authentic experiences for us.  It is a cheap shopping destination but bargai...

India's silk, spice and coffee side “Dakshin Bharat” South India. S outhern India can get extremely hot during the summer months so when we were planning our Guinness trip, Longest Journey by Public Transportation in a Single Country, we made sure we visited it around  the end of February.  Visiting South India was a very different experience for both of us.  Southern India gave us a relaxing and invigorating experience. It has a rich Dravidian culture and history  which dominates with its ancient temples which truly are the symbol of magnificence. The breathtaking beauty of these temples make us feel humble and delighted. We visited many temples. We felt the  presence of God with every breath in every temple.  Many of the temples we see were constructed in the Dravidian style, of pyramid shaped towers. We observe a purity in the region's many temples.  When we enter temples in South India, the sound of ...

We are Durga Charan Mishra  and Jotshna Mishra,  m arried travel blogger couple ,   from Puri, Odisha. In the past twenty years, t raveling has been our passion and we love exploring the cultures,  nature, food, art, history.   Tribal Girls School, Raliguda near Semiliguda, Dist- Koraput, Odisha.   I ’ m 68    years old and my wife, Jotshna, is 57, and we love to travel together. My wife is my lifelong friend and a long-term traveling companion. We love to see new places and experience the beauty, food and people of different regions. India is full of surprises and it is always exciting to explore new places, visiting historical sites, eating a new cuisine, communicating with people when our language doesn't matter. All are on one motorcycle (Three + Two monkeys)  Near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh  We never know what might happen on the road. Stepping out into the unknown is what makes travel so exciting. Eac...